Need Help?
General Arts Enquiries
Visit Arts Central in Room 19.1050 or phone 4221 5328. There is a wealth of experience and expertise at the Centre where staff will be able to assist you.
Online Tutorials Enrolment
For problems with online tutorial enrolment please email: chrisa@uow.edu.au or markh@uow.edu.au
Tutorial times/clashes
Ask your subject co-ordinator or your tutor first. If the lectures in two subjects clash, you should start thinking about alternative subjects.
Change of subjects
- Students can change subjects up to week 2 via SOLS: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/ (add or withdraw from subjects).
- After the end of Week 2, you will need the approval of the Head of School (on a blue and white Variation form) to enrol in a subject.
Who signs the form?
- Waivers after week 2 - Convenor of Program
- Addition of subjects after week 2 - Head of School
- Course transfer - Sub- Dean
- Extra credit points - Sub-Dean
- Unspecified credit - SubDean
- Specified credit - Convenor of Program, then Sub-Dean
- Application to amend your academic record - ARD
Planning your Arts major - subject selection
Speak with the co-ordinator of the major, convenor of the program, your lecturer or tutor when you have decided on your major and want advice on the most appropriate subjects to take.
Advanced Standing and/or Course transfer
Make an appointment with the Sub-Dean's Assistant to see the Sub-Dean of Arts. Phone 02 4221 4838, building 19, room 1050.
Cross-institutional study
If you wish to enrol at another tertiary institution, concurrently or otherwise, and have subjects successfully completed at that institution count towards your course at UOW, you must gain the prior approval of the Faculty Sub-Dean.
Information on Study Abroad scheme and HECS
For Study Abroad enquiries, please phone 42214311. For HECS information please phone 42214601.
International Exchange
Leave of absence
Special consideration
Important Dates
Last day to add a subject, last day to withdraw without penalty, session dates etc. visit: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/dates/index.html
Help with essay writing
In the first instance, ask your tutor. If you need help with essay-writing basics, the Learning Resources Centre is the place to go. The Centre offers free individual tutoring, holds workshops on essay writing, study skills and exam techniques and has helpful materials for students. (Phone 02 42213977. Building 19.G02 and Building 11).
Student Equity and Diversity
Liaison, information and referral for students as well as provision of programs supporting student equity and diversity both within faculties and across campus including:
- Student welfare for international and domestic students
- EdStart (grants for financially disadvantaged students)
- Transition programs for international students
- Provision of equity information
- Liaison for the University’s Disability program
- Liaison for other areas of Student Services and referral to services such as Counselling, Learning Development, Careers
- Liaison with the Academic Registrar’s Division and other areas of the University
- Liaison with external agencies
- As an emergency point of contact for students at risk and students involved in critical incidents
University Counselling Service
The University Counselling Service provides professional, confidential counselling to all students and staff, and also has an International Student Adviser. Phone 42214335
Library
The University Library wins more awards every year for the excellent service it provides to our students and staff. Organised tours run regularly in the first few weeks of the session and staff at the Information desk are always willing to help if you have problems.
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